Drilling for non-drillers: Basics – Technology – Best Practice
Instructor: Henny Cornelissen (WEP), 21 October 2014, 9.00 – 17.00 hrs, KIVI NIRIA building, Prinsessegracht 23, The Hague.
Outline:
The first episode of a well is the drilling phase. The design engineers and drilling staff will do their utmost to ensure that the "new born" has a "long and happy life". Drilling for non-drillers is intended to give non-drilling professionals an insight and more knowledge of rig components, terminology and operational requirements. Starting with the days of Colonel Drake, it will bring the participant via common used methods and techniques, to the 21st century and will close with a taste of the modern drilling world. On completion of this course, you will have a taste of rig operations and understand the terminology used. Therefore interdepartmental communication will be easier, more beneficial and efficient.
Who Should Attend:
This course and workshop is tailored to E&P “non-drilling” professionals who are looking for both more understanding of the drilling process, as well as insight into current drilling best-practices. This course does not require prior knowledge, but a general understanding of the E&P business will be expected.
Biography:
Henny Cornelissen is a Well & Drilling Engineer with more than 35 years experience in the upstream oil & gas industry, having worked for a variety of companies including major operators such as Shell and service companies such as Deutag. He has an extensive experience and knowledge of well and drilling engineering, gained through a variety of positions starting from well site engineer to drilling and operations manager. He has worked in the Middle East, North Sea area and continental Europe. For the last 12 years he has worked as a consultant and since 4 years Henny is co-owner and director operations of Well Engineering Partners (WEP), a company specialized in well and drilling engineering, based in Hoogeveen and serving the Oil & Gas; Solution (salt) Mining and Geothermal Industry.
Location & Time:
KIVI/NIRIA office (see map)
Prinsessegracht 23
(NOT: Prinsegracht)
2514 AP Den Haag
Course hours will be from 9.00 to 17.00. Refreshments and lunch will be provided. Course location is within walking distance from Den Haag Central Station; nearby parking facilities are available as well. Please note that there is road-construction work on-going in the area and that you might need some additional time to reach the destination by car.
Cost:
SPE members pay € 150,-, non-members € 200,- which can include a one-year voluntary SPE membership. SPE student members participate at a discount-rate of €10,- (limited availability)
Registration:
Registrations for this event are though the SPE Netherlands Paydro portal, or directly to the event by following this link